Spectacle Lake

Description:

Spectacle Lake is a 396 acre storage reservoir in the Whitestone Coulee Unit of the Okanogan-Similkameen Division of the Chief Joseph Dam Project and located near Tonasket, Washington. This is a Reclamation irrigation project associated with Chief Joseph Dam but not a part of the dam. Fish species include rainbow trout. The lake is managed as a trout fishery and possession of other species is prohibited. Fishing season from mid-April to Oct. 1. Apples, pears, cherries, and alfalfa hay are the chief crops produced in the project area. The apples are world famous for their high quality.

Directions:

Site is about 15 miles northwest of Tonasket off U.S. 97 near Loomis.

Address:

Washington Department of Wildlife

1550 Alder St. N.W.

Ephrata WA 98823

Phone:

509-754-4624

Email:

TeamEphrata@dfw.wa.gov

Organization:

BOR - Bureau of Reclamation